Pacific Northwest Portland Metro Area - Dictionary of Tree Services

Dictionary of Tree Services

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24-Hour Emergency Service: Many Certified arborists offer 24-hour emergency service. You never know when high winds or lightning may strike, but when it does be sure to call a certified arborist to come and remedy the situation. Arborists save lives.
Branch Cabling: Using nylon straps or wire strands on the tops of trees to brace any area of the tree that may be affected during a lightning strike or wind storm. Also, used to hold weak branches or trees from falling or leaning into other vegetation or structures.
Canopy Raising: Canopy raising is a pruning technique used by arborists to create clearance for vehicles, houses, and buildings. Crown or canopy raising will also reduce the over all weight of the tree helping it to withstand age and harsh weather conditions.
Crown Reduction: Crown reduction is the reduction in height and/or spread of a tree accomplished through the selective removal of branches and/or trunks such that the lateral to which a branch or trunk is cut is at least one-half the diameter of the cut being made.
Fertilizing: To maintain and revitalize unhealthy trees from sun-scorching, fungus, or bugs. It is important for tree health to maintain the proper acid/ alkaline balance and offer a proper resource for vital nutrients.
Fire Protection: Brush fire protection entails cleaning lower foliage, underbrush, and ground debris so that when a fire begins, it will spread as easily or quickly. Brush fire protection will help to prevent a fire from approaching your property.
Firewood: Firewood is expensive to purchase, but essential to keeping our homes warm, and our fire pits burning. If you Remove a tree or large extremity, most arborists will leave you the wood for burning. This is just one way to recuperate some costs associted with doing tree work.
Hazardous Extraction / Powerline Trimming: A hazardous tree is any tree which poses an imminent threat to life or property. Hazardous trees are trees with significant structural defects that are likely to lead to failure; increasing the potential to fall or break and causing property damage, injuries and power outages. These trees may be leaning, or have suffered insect damage or decay, or have a number of other structural problems. Fall and winter windstorms will often bring hazardous trees down abruptly. Inspecting trees for problems, particularly before and after storms, can prevent many potential problems and property damage.
Land Clearing / New Home Construction Preparation: When you approach a new building project, you must consider your building area. Tree services will assist you in safely clearing the area in which you intend to build. For sustainable building projects, you can seek out a mobile milling service to utilize your land's resources.
Landscaping: Design and planting of vegetation for cover, beauty, and atmosphere. We can design custom garden layouts for your home for Spring, Summer, Fall, and year-round growth. Ask about ponds, waterfalls, and butterfly gardens; a great addition to any landscape!
Stump Removal and Grinding: Most homeowners enjoy the presence of beautiful trees in their yards; however, when these trees must be removed, unsightly stumps remain. Stump grinding is a term used to describe a method of removing a stump after a tree has been cut. A stump grinder is a large wheel with teeth that is used to chip away the stump to below the surface of the ground.
Trimming / Pruning: Tree trimming and pruning are essential for a tree's health and well being. These certified techniques are also what keeps the aesthetic value of your trees. Proper pruning will allow sun light to reach desirable areas, lower the chance of hazardous situations, and keep your property looking great.
Wind / Snow / Ice Storm Protection: Pruning to lighten the structural weight in order to compensate for the added weight of Ice and snow in the winter will reduce the risk of dangerous breaks in your trees. High winds will have less of an impact on a lighter canopy as well.